Yesterday not only marked the day of Ashura, but also our second wedding anniversary.
I find it amazing that two years have gone by since 6 Jan 2007. The memories of the wedding dinner and nikkah are still fresh and vivid in my mind. The two years have been an awesome journey so far - having a child introduced into the equation brought with it a new perspective to marriage.
The past year especially tested our mettle. Job issues, death of a family member, birth of another one and strains of "teamwork" were only some of the challenges. However, the quarrels, insecurities, frustrations after a while gave bloom to more understanding, greater appreciation of each other, deeper love and respect, and a companionship mounted on a different level altogether. As I had envisioned before marriage, this is a journey that encompasses most other journeys.
Personally too, I feel a sense of achievement during this 2nd-year anniversary - that I've been able to lead a family moderately well, with food on the table and shelter over the head. All praise to God, alhamdulillah.
To celebrate, we went on a little date to Vansh, a "surprisingly Indian" north-Indian restaurant near the indoor stadium. The kitchen serves halal meat, but because of the major money-earner (alcohol), it's not certified halal.
The food was heavenly. The ambience was fusion of metropolitan chic-modern and traditional Indian - damn cool. Service was 5-star, and so was the price. The servings were very generous (came with the price), and we couldn't finish the food. They were nice enough to pack the remainder for us.
6 January is a day to remember for another reason - it's my mother's birthday. We'll be bringing her for lunch this weekend insha Allah at her favourite Rice Table to celebrate.
I find it amazing that two years have gone by since 6 Jan 2007. The memories of the wedding dinner and nikkah are still fresh and vivid in my mind. The two years have been an awesome journey so far - having a child introduced into the equation brought with it a new perspective to marriage.
The past year especially tested our mettle. Job issues, death of a family member, birth of another one and strains of "teamwork" were only some of the challenges. However, the quarrels, insecurities, frustrations after a while gave bloom to more understanding, greater appreciation of each other, deeper love and respect, and a companionship mounted on a different level altogether. As I had envisioned before marriage, this is a journey that encompasses most other journeys.
Personally too, I feel a sense of achievement during this 2nd-year anniversary - that I've been able to lead a family moderately well, with food on the table and shelter over the head. All praise to God, alhamdulillah.
To celebrate, we went on a little date to Vansh, a "surprisingly Indian" north-Indian restaurant near the indoor stadium. The kitchen serves halal meat, but because of the major money-earner (alcohol), it's not certified halal.
The food was heavenly. The ambience was fusion of metropolitan chic-modern and traditional Indian - damn cool. Service was 5-star, and so was the price. The servings were very generous (came with the price), and we couldn't finish the food. They were nice enough to pack the remainder for us.
6 January is a day to remember for another reason - it's my mother's birthday. We'll be bringing her for lunch this weekend insha Allah at her favourite Rice Table to celebrate.
6 comments:
Happy Anniversary :)
2 years went past damn fast! So when is zayed going to get a company of his age :P
btw, rice table outlets still open? I thought they got closed. I like ricetable too
HeyHey...Happy 2nd Anniversary :)
Happy Anniversary dei! Though late, well wishes are never enough. :)
Time really does fly!
Cheers! To happiness!!
- hui
Alhamdulillah for all the blessings you had received from Him in your marriage and in life.
Hmmmm....now I feel like going to Vansh! Din.....oh Din.....when can we go huh???
Thanks for the wonderful comments everyone ;)
Ali - There's still one last Rice Table left and International Bldg at Orchard, the rest have closed. In the end we went to Bali Thai :)
this comes a little late but congrats! sweet entry, and may Allah shower His mercy and love on your family always.
i'm glad you loved vansh! wonderful choice for an anniversary date. next time can u it to rang mahal, which is more, well.. mahal :)
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